Museums of science

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A silhouette of a man looking at a large picture depicting the human brain. The picture is taken at an exhibition about the human body at the Swedish Museum of Natural History in Stockholm.

Due to the current situation with the novel coronavirus, Covid-19, many museums have limited opening hours and some are temporarily closed. We reserve ourselves for any errors in this guide and refer directly to the museums for further questions.

This is the oldest open-air museum in the world and also the Stockholm zoo, with animals native to Scandinavia. In this image, a group of women- dressed in old fashioned clothes are leading cattle, including a small baby goat along a walking path at Skan

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Skansen is a favorite both among Stockholmers and visitors passing through, and it’s a perfect family outing. This is the oldest open-air museum in the world and also the Stockholm zoo, with animals native to Scandinavia.Skansen is beautifully located on Royal Djurgården and sports spectacular views over all of Stockholm.This is also a Sweden in miniature. 150 farms and dwellings from different parts of the country were disassembled and transported here. Swedish traditions such as Midsummer, Walpurgis Night and Lucia are celebrated at Skansen.

Skansen Open-Air Museum

Swedish Museum of Natural History and Cosmonova

Experience nine permanent exhibitions about nature and the development of mankind. Learn about the universe and the earth, animals, and plants. Step right into a film adventure under Cosmonova’s 760-square meter (8,000+ sq. ft.) dome! Museum shop and restaurant. No admission to the exhibitions.

The Nobel Museum

Be inspired by ideas that changed the world. The Nobel Prize Museum contains all essential information about the most prestigious prize in the world, Alfred Nobel, and the Nobel Laureates. Guided tours, films, and diverse objects take you from idea to the Nobel Banquet. Bistro serving lunch, Nobel ice cream and more. Shop.

The Nobel Prize Museum

Tom Tits Experiment

A world without limits. Tom Tits Experiment opens the door to a world where you can choose whether to dive deep into a mixture of creativity and knowledge or simply draw your finger across the surface.Experiments and lots of fun for all ages – both inside and outdoors (garden open May-September). Café, restaurant, picnic room, shop. Program and shows on weekends and school holidays. Tom Tit&#x27;s Experiment is located in the suburb of Södertälje and is easily reached by Stockholm&#x27;s public transportation.

Museums of science

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